One of the truly good guys in college basketball, or in any sport, decided Thursday that it was time to move on.

George Blaney, who spent 43 years in college coaching and the last dozen helping UConn to a pair of national titles and three Final Four appearances, retired. The 73-year-old approached things on a daily basis since the day he turned 65. Thursday was the day he decided to end a career full of success, class and grace.

"I just started feeling that this was the right time," Blaney said. "I always thought I would know the right time. I'm happy with it.

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